Convert ken to ell
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Ell
1 ken = 1.85333333333333 ell
Example: convert 15 ken to ell:
15 ken = 15 × 1.85333333333333 ell = 27.8 ell
Ken to Ell Conversion Table
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Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.